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Cheap flights from New York to California from £74

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Tue 7/418:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 28/405:30
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3£138
Wed 8/414:00
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 15/405:30
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3£143
Tue 7/414:00
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/416:07
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3£145
Wed 22/413:45
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/423:35
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£146
Sat 11/414:00
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 15/405:30
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 5/3£149
Wed 15/413:00
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
Frontier
Tue 21/423:00
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3£150
Thu 7/518:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 11/517:25
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/3£153
Mon 20/405:59
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/417:25
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£153
Tue 28/406:00
JFK
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 28/412:23
LAS
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/3£159
Tue 7/418:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/407:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£160
Mon 27/416:59
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop7h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 29/423:51
LAS
-
EWR
1 stop13h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3£161
Tue 31/309:59
LGA
-
LAS
1 stop13h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 6/401:01
LAS
-
LGA
1 stop6h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/3£161

Find flight deals from New York to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to California flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£138

One-way from

£74

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£280

Good round-trip deal

£127 or less

Good one-way deal

£111 or less
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  • 7/4-28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 49m total
  • New York to California
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  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 18m total
  • New York to California
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
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Price

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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 7/5

18:59-22:05

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

23:00-07:19

Nonstop5h 19m

£146
Fastest return journey

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 9/5

07:00-09:20

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 13/5

21:15-05:10

Nonstop4h 55m

£163

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/4

20:45-23:55

Nonstop6h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 22/4

23:31-07:26

Nonstop4h 55m

£164

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 19/4

10:08-16:27

1 stop9h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

05:30-20:04

1 stop11h 34m

£167

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Thu 7/5

14:55-17:15

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/5

22:33-06:30

Nonstop4h 57m

£175

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

11:20-20:14

1 stop11h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 29/4

23:20-07:20

Nonstop5h 00m

£179

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 18/4

19:29-22:56

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

10:00-23:11

1 stop10h 11m

£185

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

21:40-01:23

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

11:50-20:34

Nonstop5h 44m

£185

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

08:30-15:05

2 stops9h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 29/4

10:35-22:45

2 stops9h 10m

£185

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 15/4

07:05-10:25

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

23:05-07:50

Nonstop5h 45m

£191

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Best time to book a flight from New York to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £54). Flying from New York to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £118). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to California. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to California

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

The most flights from NYC to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (186 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,513 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,033 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to California?

    A quick flight from New York to California can take about 5h 20m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £163. The distance from New York to California is about 2220 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to California one-way?

    £55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from £70 and £76, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to California?

    The most popular route from New York to California is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or Newark - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to California consider choosing Fiji Airways (90%), Aeromexico (80%) or Iberia (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to California?

    While on average a flight from New York to California is generally £424, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £86. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay £191 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £54). Flying from New York to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £118). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New York to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£103Average£312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£107Average£286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest£108Average£247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest£118Average£254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest£147Average£349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£218Average£416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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